Nelnet - Trenton, NJ
posted about 1 month ago
Nelnet is seeking a motivated intern to join our Security Analysts team, where you will engage in meaningful work that directly impacts our business. As a student loan servicer and technology company, we pride ourselves on being more than just a financial institution; we are innovators in the education sector. In this role, you will work closely with various business lines and our IT shared services team to determine, implement, and define security measures and processes necessary to protect our organization. Your understanding of the business, its goals, information technology, and security will be crucial to your success. As an intern, you will perform application and environment security testing, evaluation, and hardening. You will conduct automated static and dynamic code analysis, develop internal automation, and collaborate with development teams to enhance application security through training and best practices. You will also be responsible for administering, testing, implementing, and maintaining security products and processes to protect our information systems from threats. This position requires you to interface with both the business and user community to understand their security needs and to stay updated on the latest security trends and methodologies. In addition to technical skills, we value innovation, agility, problem-solving, collaboration, and strong communication skills. You will be encouraged to challenge assumptions, adapt to changing environments, and work collaboratively with others to achieve common goals. Your ability to think critically and creatively will be essential as you help us identify and implement effective security solutions. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and supportive environment, with mentorship and professional development opportunities to help you grow in your career.